Safety Training for the

OSHA Focus Four

& Other Construction Hazards
Construction Industry
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Disclaimer
This material is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. This material however is provided without any responsibility, expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy or correctness. The information is provided with the understanding that the Southwest Safety Training Alliance Inc. is not rendering legal or other professional services. If such expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be obtained. The Southwest Safety Training Alliance Inc. endeavors to provide accurate and current information regarding the Occupational Safety & Health Standards presented, however due to the constantly changing nature, interpretations, clarifications or OSHA enforcement practices of these Standards, absolute accuracy is impossible.

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 This material was produced under grant number 46J6-HT13 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade name, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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 The purpose of this Grant is to develop and present a program that will address OSHAs Focus Four Hazards along with other construction hazards that you may need to know about in order to make the construction jobsite a safer place to work.
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 The Southwest Safety Training Alliance Inc. (SSTA) will work to improve the quality of the training material and resources used by SSTA approved instructors, translate the instructor material into Spanish and get the new training material to the instructors in a timely manner, and train construction workers in both English and Spanish.

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What if
What will happen to your family and your lifestyle if you get injured and cant work? What will you lose if you get injured? Your salary Your quality of life Your job advancement Future job opportunities AVOID THE PAIN & COST OF AN INJURY
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What this program will include

Six training modules
Introduction Fall Hazards Electrical Hazards Caught in Hazards Struck by Hazards Other Construction Hazards

Quiz & Closing Comments

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Think outside the box

This program will use a different approach in providing this training. We will include some case histories of accidents.
what happened, why did it happen, how we can prevent it from happening again.

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 If we dont learn from the accidents that happened in the past

We are doomed to repeat them in the future.

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An Act
SEC. 5. Duties (a) Each employer -(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees; (2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act. 29 USC 654(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.
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Has OSHA helped save lives?

Before the founding of OSHA in 1970, workplace deaths in the United States averaged around 14,000 per year. As our population grows, the number of workers increases.

Also the number of hours worked increases

OSHA's mission is to send every worker home whole and healthy every day..

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How do you think OSHA is doing ?

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Although the numbers are decreasing, Just one death is too many.
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Top 10 Focus Four Citations (FY 2005)

Subpart Citations Total Dollar Value Description

1926.451
1926.501 1926.1053 1926.651 1926.503 1926.20 1926.100 1926.453 1926.404 1926.652 1926.405

8,410
5,728 2,122

$7,682,185
$7,176,729 $964,811

Scaffolding
Fall Protection Scope/Applications/Definitions Ladders Excavations, General Requirements Fall Protection Training Requirements Construction, General Safety and Health Provisions Head Protection Manually Propelled Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds Electrical, Wiring Design and Protection Excavations, Requirements for Protective Systems Elec. Wiring Methods, Components and Equip, Gen'l Use
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1,794
1,581 1,560 1,519

$2,104,067
$823,501 $868,881 $792,414

1,379
1,313 1,264 1,157

$1,285,758
$644,886 $3,117,087 $344,814

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Citation statistics from Federal OSHA data for OSHA fiscal year 2005

Construction Fatalities

In 2005, 1,186 construction death on the job were reported.

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Fatality & Statistical Analysis

According to OSHA, 90% of all fatalities are related to the Focus Four Hazards 85% of all citations and 90% of dollars applied as fines are related to the Focus Four Hazards

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What Are the Focus Four Hazards as defined by OSHA?

Fall Hazards Electrical Hazards Struck-By Hazards Caught-In-Between Hazards

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Causes of Fall-Related Fatalities

Unprotected sides, edges and holes Improperly constructed walking/working surfaces Improper use of access equipment Failure to properly use PFAS Slips and Trips (housekeeping)

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Causes of Electrocution Fatalities

> Contact with Overhead Power lines > Contact with Live Circuits > Not following Lock/Tagout procedures > Poorly Maintained Extension Cords > Defective Power Tools

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Causes of Struck-by Fatalities

Falling Objects Rigging Failure Loose or Shifting Materials Equipment Tip-over or Malfunction Lack of Overhead Protection Vehicle and Equipment Strikes Backing Incidents Flying Objects
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Some Causes of Caught-in-Between Fatalities

Trench/Excavation Collapse Rotating Equipment Unguarded Parts Equipment Rollovers Equipment Maintenance

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Other Construction Hazards

Life Safety Personal Protective Equipment Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Fire Protection Confined Spaces Whats new at OSHA

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Do NOT end up like this!

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Contractor Fatality Report

On September 23, 2002, a worker was fatally injured while operating a backhoe attachment on a Bobcat Loader. It appears that during operation, the backhoe attachment rotated backward pinning the

upper chest of the operator between a handrail on

the backhoe frame and the cab surrounding the normal operating position of the loader.

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